Traditions and Events
Football Friday
Bob Hinton Tunnel Experience
Walk down the iconic North Tunnel at Notre Dame Stadium before gameday! The Bob Hinton Tunnel Experience is available to fans on home football Friday’s beginning at 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. (with ticket sales closing at 2:30 p.m.) Tickets are just $10 per person.
This is a self-guided experience, with staff stationed throughout the route to answer questions.
Guglielmino Athletics Complex
Visit the Guglielmino Athletics Complex ‘Gug’, Notre Dame football’s home for day-to-day operations. The Gug lobby will be open to the public on home football Fridays from 9:00am – 1:00pm. Enjoy photo opportunities with the 1988 National Championship Trophy, Four Horseman Statue, all seven Heisman Trophies, and a host of other national awards.
Notre Dame Marching Band Events
| Mid-Day Drummers’ Circle | – | Main Quad | Come hear the Notre Dame Drumline perform at Main Quad before the band marches out to rehearsal. |
| Trumpets at the Dome | – | Main Quad | Come hear the Trumpet Section from the Band of the Fighting Irish perform outside the Main Building. |
| Marching Band Open Rehearsal | 4:50 pm | Ricci Fields | |
| Midnight Drummers’ Circle | – | Main Quad | The Drumline from the Band of the Fighting Irish will perform in front of the Main Building. |
| Trumpets at the Dome | 2 hours before kickoff | Main Quad | Come hear the Trumpet Section from the Band of the Fighting Irish perform outside the Main Building. This is a 15 minute performance. |
| Band Concert on the Steps | 90 minutes before kickoff | Bond Quad | The Band of the Fighting Irish will perform on the steps of Bond Hall. This is a 30 minute performance. |
| Drummers’ Circle | 60 minutes before kickoff | Bond Quad | The Drumline from the Band of the Fighting Irish will perform in front of Bond Hall. This is a 10 minute performance. |
| Band March Out | 45 minutes before kickoff | Main Quad | The Band of the Fighting Irish steps off from the Main Building and marches to Notre Dame Stadium. |
Gameday Saturday
Victory March
Prior to all seven home games this season, fans can gather along the route (link below) as the Fighting Irish march from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart into Notre Dame Stadium.
- 3 Hours Prior to Kickoff | Notre Dame Glee Club Performance
- 2.5 Hours Prior to Kickoff | Team leaves Basilica of the Sacred Heart, as the Band of the Fighting Irish performs along the route, before the Notre Dame Bagpipe Band leads the Fighting Irish into Notre Dame Stadium
Leprechaun and Cheerleaders
The famed Notre Dame Cheerleaders and Leprechaun raise the energy all around campus on Gameday.
The team can be seen at various times and locations throughout a home game weekend including Step-Off from Main Building to the stadium with The Band of the Fighting Irish, and more.
First Time Fan
Visiting Notre Dame Stadium for the first time? Stop by any Guest Services Booth throughout the Stadium to pick up a commemorative First Game Certificate Printed By Canon to mark this unforgettable milestone.
Club Naimoli presented by Guinness
Join us in Club Naimoli presented by Guinness located inside the Joyce Center for our legendary pre-game hospitality event which features access to furnished indoor and outdoor hospitality areas, TVs throughout, as well as inclusive food, and full bar. The space opens 3.5 hours prior to kickoff and closes 30-minutes prior to game time. Game ticket is not included.
Post-Game Mass
Join us for Mass after the game at a variety of campus locations!